[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 38265]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15359]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 15, 2021.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
are requested regarding; whether the collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by August 
19, 2021 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for 
the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days 
of the publication of this notice on the following website 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Conditions for Payment of Avian Influenza Indemnity Claims.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0440.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act of 2002 (7 
U.S.C. 8301 et seq.) is the primary Federal law governing the 
protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture 
broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of 
livestock or poultry. The Secretary may also prohibit or restrict 
import or export of any animal or related material if necessary to 
prevent the spread of any livestock or poultry pest or disease. U.S. 
animal health policy calls for elimination of the avian influenza virus 
(both highly pathogenic and low pathogenicity strains) when found 
through depopulation (i.e., euthanasia and disposal) of affected 
poultry. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) works 
with State and local animal health officials to euthanize poultry, 
clean and disinfect premises and equipment, and test for elimination of 
the virus to ensure that farms can be safely restocked.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS Veterinary Services assists 
State and local animal health officials and poultry producers with 
creating and applying biosecurity and response plans, developing and 
enforcing flock plans and compliance agreements, preparing and 
processing appraisal and indemnity claims and worksheets, developing 
restocking and testing agreements, and submitting reports.
    Description of Respondents: State and local animal health officials 
and poultry producers.
    Number of Respondents: 18,950.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 48,714.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-15359 Filed 7-19-21; 8:45 am]
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